Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Berea, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berea, Kentucky is 5.9% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $47,059 in Berea, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berea, Kentucky is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Berea
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Berea, KY
Compared to Oak Ridge, Berea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower